PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Kermaperse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kermaperse
vs
Styles

192 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jussi Kermaperse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Styles!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kermaperse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Styles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kermaperse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Styles somewhat.
Kermaperse wants to clinch.

Styles closes the distance and pushes Kermaperse back into the cage.
Styles looking for a takedown.
Kermaperse wants a takedown.
Styles wants to get back to striking at distance but Kermaperse won't allow it.
Kermaperse tries to pull guard but Styles holds him up against the cage and eventually Kermaperse drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Kermaperse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermaperse tries to pull guard but Styles won't allow it.
Styles being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles stalling the fight.

Styles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kermaperse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Styles tries to get to full guard but Kermaperse has control of the leg.
Styles is staying active underneath Kermaperse, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kermaperse trying to mount his opponent but Styles defends it.
Kermaperse prevents Styles from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermaperse passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Styles defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kermaperse.
Styles can't escape the position.

Styles somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kermaperse rushes Styles and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kermaperse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kermaperse tries to clinch there but Styles circles away.
Kermaperse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kermaperse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styles.
Styles looks for the body kick but Kermaperse saw that one coming.
Kermaperse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Kermaperse is breathing heavily.
Kermaperse slips a jab from Styles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Styles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Styles shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Styles showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Styles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Styles is trying to control the action in half guard but Kermaperse is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kermaperse is trying to maintain the position but Styles is very close to passing his half guard.
Styles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kermaperse regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Styles will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Styles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kermaperse sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Styles somewhat.
Styles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Styles wants it to stay on the feet.
Kermaperse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Styles gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kermaperse counters with a good low kick that Styles was not able to check.
Kermaperse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styles sprawls well. Styles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kermaperse gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Kermaperse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermaperse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Styles swings for the body but Kermaperse moves out of range.
Kermaperse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Styles clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermaperse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Styles.
Styles can't break the clinch.
Kermaperse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Styles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kermaperse is pressed up against the cage. Styles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kermaperse down to the mat. Kermaperse avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jussi Kermaperse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Styles has managed to clinch.

Kermaperse manages to break the clinch.
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kermaperse lands a head kick. Styles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Kermaperse closes the distance and pushes Styles back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Styles.
Kermaperse is trying to force a seperation but Styles has the dominant position.
Kermaperse fails to pull guard.

Kermaperse breaks the clinch.
Styles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Styles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kermaperse sprawls well. Kermaperse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Styles gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kermaperse with a lazy takedown attempt

and Styles counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kermaperse wants to get back to full guard.
Styles works his way into full mount!
Kermaperse taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermaperse can't escape the position.
Styles lands a big shot there that rocks Kermaperse but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Styles controlling the position easily from mount.
Styles landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles looking to finish Kermaperse with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kermaperse!
Kermaperse is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Styles is landing with some decent strikes but Kermaperse is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Styles controlling the pace for now.
Styles raining down shots from the mount!
Styles with the ground and pound from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Styles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Styles throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kermaperse tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Styles is in Kermaperse's guard.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermaperse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kermaperse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Kermaperse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Styles wants to control from the top but Kermaperse keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kermaperse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Styles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kermaperse keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Styles.
Kermaperse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kermaperse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Styles defends it nicely.
Styles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermaperse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Styles as he avoids it easily.
Styles shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Styles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kermaperse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kermaperse defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Styles.

Styles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Styles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Styles has Kermaperse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kermaperse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Styles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jussi Kermaperse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Styles.

Styles gets control of Kermaperse's arms and successfully pulls guard. Styles will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kermaperse wants to pass the guard but Styles is keeping the position.
Styles is trying to control the position but Kermaperse postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Styles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kermaperse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Styles has control of Kermaperse's left arm, preventing Kermaperse from doing any damage.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kermaperse stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Styles misses with a takedown attempt - Kermaperse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kermaperse shoots for a takedown but Styles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kermaperse.
Kermaperse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Styles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Styles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kermaperse shoots in but Styles avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Styles closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Styles.
Kermaperse crunches a lovely knee into Styles's ribcage.
Jussi Kermaperse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Styles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kermaperse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Styles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Styles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Styles!